Alamo Area
Militia Day
Leadership Conference
April 19, 1994
What: A meeting of all citizens of the counties surrounding and
including Bexar County with an interest in organizing and
training local militia units in their areas. Under the U.S.
Constitution, the Militia are all citizens able to carry arms in
defense of the State, who may be called to duty by the President
or the Governor of the State, together with such other citizens
as may wish to participate. Each member of the Militia is
expected to provide his or her own weapon and ammunition for it,
and other equipment. During this century, the implementation of
the provisions of the U.S. Constitution which call for Militia
training have been neglected, and our purpose will be to revive
this tradition and fulfill the intent of the Framers.
Where: The present plan is to meet in San Antonio on the median
of the unfinished portion of Hwy 151 south of Westover Hills
Road, near the entrance to Sea World, on the southwest side of
San Antonio. From there we may go to the Bullet Hole, a shooting
range. To get there take US 90 past Loop 1604. Take the first
right turn, which is Grosenbacher Road, and go about 2 miles. It
has a $5.00 charge. We will not be meeting in a city park as
previously planned. These sites are subject to change, however,
so be alert to late announcements or call the phone number shown
below.
When: Beginning at 6:00 AM and continuing through late afternoon.
Try not to be later than 8:00 AM. If you have to work and can't
stay all day, at least be there from 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
Why April 19: On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began
with the battle of Lexington and Concord, when local militias
resisted the attempt by British soldiers to seize their stocks of
weapons. It is also the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising
during World War II, and of the final assault on Mount Carmel. It
is also close to the anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto,
where on April 21, 1836, the Texas Militia defeated the Army of
Mexico. We commemorate these events, and seek to establish April
19 of each year as a national holiday for persons reporting for
militia duty.
Where to park: Along the roadway, clear of the pavement. If the
ground is wet, check it first to avoid getting stuck.
What to bring: One rifle or shotgun, with ammunition, but
unloaded. No handguns or other weapons than short knives, except
for those used in training demonstrations. Comfortable footwear
and headgear. Knapsack to carry lunch and gear, and to carry out
trash. Canteen. U.S. and Texas flags. Relevant books and training
manuals. There will be no latrines, so plan accordingly.
Training topics: The morning will be devoted to organizing
participants into groups who will take turns studying and
discussing various topics: home and community defense, disaster
prevention and recovery, safe use and storage of weapons, weapons
laws, constitutional law, jury rights and duties, organizing
local militia units, assistance to law enforcement, crime
prevention, citizen arrest powers and procedures, resistance to
illegal authority, field medicine, neighborhood patrols,
neighborhood alert systems and communications, working with
troubled youth, investigating crime, uncovering official
corruption and election fraud, military drill and manual of arms,
march music.
Especially needed: We have invited the Texas National Guard,
Texas Rangers, Bexar County Sheriff, and San Antonio Police to
provide instructors in some of the above areas, but they are busy
during this period, so we need persons with special expertise to
lead the seminars and discussion groups and provide training. We
could use experts in constitutional law and history, militia
history, electronics and communications, surveillance technology,
public information, CPR and first aid, field medicine, improvised
munitions, and ballistics.
Extras needed: Portable public address system with batteries,
musical instruments suitable for marching (such as fife and
drum), video cameras with extra batteries and tapes, signs and
signmaking materials, banners, voting precinct maps, portable CB
radios, ham radio equipment, portable computers, sample election
materials.
Things to read: U.S. and Texas Constitutions, Halbrook: That
Every Man Be Armed, Norval: The Militia in the 20th Century,
Collier & Collier: Votescam, Ayoob: The Truth About Self-Protection, In the Gravest Extreme, StressFire, Gottlieb: The
Rights of Gun Owners, U.S. Army Manual of Drill and Manual of
Arms. We will expect everyone to be able to memorize the 1st,
2nd, 4th, 5th, and 10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as
well as the relevant provisions of Article I Section 8. Also,
bring any other relevant books, manuals, or articles that you
think would contribute to this event.
Discipline: All participants will be subject to Militia
Discipline. There is to be no alcohol and no littering.
Participants are discouraged from displaying paramilitary
trappings where they may be seen by news media. Persons who take
any action that may endanger anyone or that may tend to discredit
this gathering will be ejected and in extreme cases may be
subject to arrest.
Spread the word: Make copies of this announcement and try to get
as many people to come as you can. Try to get people of all
kinds, from every neighborhood and walk of life. Notify your
local media. If you can, begin in advance to organize a local
militia and get them to come as a unit. We would especially like
to see women, older children, and members of minority groups.
Political Action: For those who wish to do so, the afternoon will
be devoted to political protests of violations of the U.S. and
State Constitutions, including visits to public officials and a
march to demonstrate our commitment.
For information: This event is being called by the Texas Militia
Correspondence Committee and the Constitution Society, both at
6900 San Pedro #147-230, San Antonio, TX 78216, 210/224-2868.
About the Constitution Society: It is a non-profit action
organization dedicated to making government conform to
constitutional principles, as embodied in the Constitution of the
United States according to the original intent of its Framers,
and their writings and speeches. It is not limited to the United
States, but seeks to establish or restore constitutional
principles everywhere. It has no social or economic agenda, and
is not for or against any law or government program or activity
except insofar as it conforms to the Constitution of the nation
and state. Dues are $50.00 per year.
About the Texas Militia Correspondence Committee: It is to
coordinate local independent militias throughout the State of
Texas and assist them in meeting and training, in the absence of
legislation and direction at the state or national level. If the
Governor or President were to call up the Militia, it would
assist in complying with the callup. It also serves as a point of
contact with correspondence committees in other states. At
present, members are self-appointed, but it is planned that it
will eventually be elected by county militia commanders, who will
in turn be elected by precinct militia commanders.
Remember: The Militia consists of all able-bodied citizens,
together with such others as wish to participate. It is not a
private association or some select subset of the people. The
Militia has the constitutional right to assemble bearing arms.